Atty. Stan Doerrer
Stan M. Doerrer represents his clients in litigation matters of all types.
Civil Rights Violations & More Attorney · Serving Bethesda, MD · 21+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Stan Doerrer at a Glance
Stan Doerrer is an Of Counsel based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Pels Law. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, class action, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2005), District of Columbia (2007), Virginia (2015), and Maryland (2018). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2005) and Colorado College (B.A. Economics, 1998). Serves clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stan Doerrer
- Stan M. Doerrer represents his clients in litigation matters of all types
- He has experience representing clients in matters involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights violations, as well as class actions
- In his personal injury practice, Mr. Doerrer has represented victims of serious personal injury and wrongful death against both public and private entities, as well as individuals, and has helped to recover millions of dollars for clients
- In 2015, Mr. Doerrer was selected as a Rising Star which recognizes the best lawyers 40 years old or under or in practice for ten years or less
- Among other accomplishments, Mr. Doerrer has served as co-lead counsel representing a class of online poker players in a suit alleging misappropriation of funds by Full Tilt Poker
- and lead attorney in an ERISA class action suit brought against an employer sponsored health plan which resulted in a virtually complete recovery for class members
- Mr. Doerrer also represents clients in criminal matters, in Virginia state courts
- Mr. Doerrer graduated cum laude from Colorado College in 1998 and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics
- Mr. Doerrer was a management consultant in Denver, Co., for four years prior to attending the George Washington University Law School where he received his Juris Doctor with Honors in 2005
- While in law school, Mr. Doerrer completed a legal internship with the U.S
- Department of Justice Antitrust Division and served as an Articles Editor for the American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal
Practice Areas Explained
Stan Doerrer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stan Doerrer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bethesda.
Wrongful Death in Bethesda
Stan Doerrer is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Maryland →
Personal Injury in Bethesda
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Stan Doerrer is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →
Class Action in Bethesda
Stan Doerrer is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Maryland →
Civil Rights in Bethesda
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Stan Doerrer is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Maryland →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bethesda
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethesda are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bethesda Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bethesda-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bethesda Choose Stan Doerrer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stan Doerrer's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, class action, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stan Doerrer brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Colorado, District of Columbia, and Virginia, Stan Doerrer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and class action, Stan Doerrer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bethesda
A Bethesda-based practice means Stan Doerrer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Stan Doerrer Handles in Bethesda
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Stan Doerrer has experience with under Maryland law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Stan Doerrer directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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